Fire Destroys Buildings In Small Kansas Community

The Nation - In Brief

March 13, 2005

FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- Fire that raged through Fort Scott's historic downtown destroyed at least seven buildings and damaged about a half-dozen others, the fire chief said Saturday. No one was injured. Strong wind fanned the blaze, which started just before 2 p.m. Friday, Mayor Gary Billionis said. Officials estimated property losses in the millions of dollars.